German

Genf is the German name for the city of Geneva. Genf is used to refer to the specific Swiss city of Geneva.

In German, the English phrase “coach” can be translated as Trainer or Coach.

The English word “vroom” can be translated into German as brumm. brumm is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of a car engine.

The English phrase ‘happy birthday to you’ is expressed in German as alles Gute zum Geburtstag.

The German word for ostrich is Strauß. The word refers to the large, flightless bird. It is a masculine noun.

The English phrase ‘do you understand?’ can be translated into German as Verstehst du?

The English phrase “can I have your number?” is translated into German as Kann ich deine Nummer haben?

In Swiss German, a quick ‘sorry’ is simply Sorry. For something more sincere, Swiss speakers say Es tuet mer Leid, ‘it does me grief’, a fuller apology.

The English phrase ‘brother and sister’ can be translated into German as Geschwister. Geschwister is used to refer to people who share the same parents.

The English phrase “please double check” can be translated into German as Bitte überprüfen Sie es noch einmal.